Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is false?
A)Vitamin D is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth.
B)Vitamin D causes the kidney to excrete calcium.
C)Vitamin D is important for calcium homeostasis.
D)Vitamin D is necessary for the uptake of calcium from the intestine.
E)Vitamin D begins its synthesis in the skin when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.

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Vitamin D actually increases the absorption of calcium by the kidneys, and it is important for maintaining calcium homeostasis and the uptake of calcium from the intestine.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Vitamin D Is False